The Horn Cable Stitch

About This Stitch Pattern

The Horn Cable Stitch is a simple cable pattern that creates a column of stacked “V’s” that look like horns. It’s easily modified to be done without a cable needle, so it is a good cable stitch for beginners. It is perfect as an accent on a sweater, or as part of an aran afghan.

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Techniques Used in this Stitch

K”]Knit Stitch
P”]Purl Stitch
C2F”]Cable 2 Front: Slip one st onto cable needle and hold to front, k1, k1 off of cable needle
C2B”]Cable 2 Back: Slip one st onto cable needle and hold to back, k1, k1 off of cable needle
RT”]Right Twist
LT”]Left Twist

Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level

Intermediate

Row Repeat

Stitch Repeat

Panel of 6 sts

Stitch Pattern Instructions

Panel of 6 sts on a reverse stockinette background

Row 1 (RS): K1, C2B, C2F, k1
Row 2: P6
Row 3: C2B, k2, C2F
Row 4: P6

Repeat rows 1-4 until you have reached your desired length.

Without a cable needle:

Row 1 (RS): K1, RT, LT, k1
Row 2: P6
Row 3: RT, k2, LT
Row 4: P6

Repeat rows 1-4 until you have reached your desired length.

Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos

Horn Cable Stitch Knitting Pattern (Right Side)

Horn Cable Stitch Knitting Pattern (Wrong Side)

Example of the Horn Cable Stitch Knitting Pattern

Close Up of the Horn Cable Stitch Knitting Pattern

Example of the Horn Cable Stitch Right Side

Example of the Horn Cable Stitch Wrong Side

Horn Cable Stitch Knitting Pattern Tutorial

Stitch Pattern Attributes

The Horn Cable Stitch

About This Stitch Pattern

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Techniques Used in this Stitch